Very Good
#123 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 31% of private schools
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford
Middle School · New Bedford, MA
A private middle school in New Bedford, MA serving grades 5th – 8th.
66 SPRING ST, New Bedford, MA 02740
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,719/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,563
Median home value
$303,400
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Sisters' SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Keith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 872 | Compare → |
| Hastings MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 788 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford is listed in New Bedford, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford is a private middle school in New Bedford, MA, serving approximately 47 students in grades 5th-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford
What grades does Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford serve?
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford?
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford?
The student-teacher ratio at Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford rank in MA?
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford ranks #123 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford's MySchoolScout rating?
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford a private school?
Yes, Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford a religious school?
No, Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Phone
- (508) 994-3800
- Area population (ZIP 02740)
- 46,336
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02740; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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